SHIPPING.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 801, 16 January 1877, Page 2

SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Weather Report : January 16—Wind, N.E., fresh breeze ; weather, cloudy. Barometer, 29.40 ; thermometer, 66. High Water : To-morrow —Morning, 5.54; night, 6.16. arrived. Jan. 16—Saucy Lass, schooner, 39 tons, Callow, from Pelorus Sound. Jan. 16—White Eagle, ship, 897 tons, Power, from Port Chalmers, in ballast. Jan. 16—Ringarooma, s.s, 623 tons, Mc Lean, fiom Melbourne via South. Passengers, from Melbourne —Mr and Miss Clarkson. From Dunedin—Miss Holliday, Messrs J. Brown, F. Russell, and twelve in steerage. cleared. Jan. 16-Quiver, ketch, 19 tons, Smith, for Leßon's Bay. The ship White Eagle arrived from Port Chalmers at 5 a.m. The Saucy Lass, schooner, from Pelorus Sound, arrived last night. The s.s. Ringarooma, from Melbourne via South, arrived this day at 1 p. m. THE QUARANTINE STATION. The news from Ripa Island yesterday was most favorable. Hugh McCann was evidently improving, and Ann Bennett is able to get up, and says she feels much better; Mrs Scoble is convalescent. The single men at Quail Island are all well. There has been no symptom of illness amongst these latter since they arrived. ACCIDENT TO THE SCHOONER HANNAH BA.RRATT. As the steamer Hawea had not arrived in port from Picton at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, some people were rather surprised, as she had left Picton at 3 o'clock that morning. When noon passed by, and still no sign of her, some uneasiness was felt; but at 1.30 p.m. her signal was hoisted at Mount Victoria, and all doubts were then set at rest. However, shortly after she was announced, a topsail schooner was signalled, and then flags were ran up to the mast head, which showed that the steamer had her in tow. Various surmises were about as to what the schooner was ; but it was at once set down that she was disabled. A large number of people assembled on the wharf to witness the vessels enter the harbour, and at 2.15 p.m. they showed round Halswell Point. The schooner seemed to be ploughing up the water at a great rate and it was inferred from this that she was injured forward. As they neared the wharf it was seen that the vessel in tow was the Hannah Barratt, owned and commanded by Captain Renner. On arriving off the outer T she was cast off, and as she passed round close to the end it was seen that the mate of the Hawea and a portion of her crew were the only people on board. The Hawea came alongside the wharf, and from Captain Wheeler we learnpd some particulars regarding the derelict vessel. He says that when coming out of Tory Channel yesterday morning a schooner was noticed on the rocks in a small bay to the southward of the entrance. A boat was lowered and the steamer hove to. On boarding her it was found that the vessel was the Hannah Barrett of Wellington, abandoned and fast on the rocks, with her rudder and forefoot carried away. A portion of the copper on her bottom was rubbed off, but otherwise she appeared to be uninjured. Captain Wheeler then determined to get her off the rocks, and for that purpose sent off a quantity of warps and also a kedge, After some exertion she was hauled off and thes taken in tow by the Hawea. A temporary rudder had to be constructed by a spar being lashed over the stern, moved by means of tackle and bio ks. There was a moderate southerly wind blowing, and sail was set to it, but there was scarcely any sea on. Just as the Hawea had got under way a boat came out irom one of the small bays, containing Captain Renner and the crew of the Hannah Barrett. They were at once taken on board, and then both vessels made another start for Wellington. They came across the Strait in safety, arriving here as before mentioned. From Captain Renner we have been able to get the following particulars of how the vessel became stranded and abandoned. He states that he was on a voyage from Lyttelton to Picton in ballast. At 10 o'clock on Wednesday night, according to his reckoning, he was off the entrance to Tory Channel, and then as he ihought, came to a safe anchorage, with both anchors down; the sails were all stowed, and everything made snug, the wind being fresh from the south-east, with a moderate sea, the night being fine and clear. However, early next morning it was found that the vessel was dragging on to the rocks, and at 3 a.m. on Thursday she struck and diifted broadside on, and then commenced bumping, which knocked away a portion of her forefoot and carried away the rudder. It was then ascertained that instead of anchoring at the entrance of Tory Channel they had run into a false bay situated at the S.E. side of Tory Channel, and which so resembles the entrance that it is frequently mistaken. Every attempt was made to get her off. A kedge was run out with a stout line, but although they heaved with all their might, they were unable to get her off, for she waa hard and fast. During the day the warp parted. The situation of the vessel was very perilous, and fearing for the safety of his crew, Captain Rennet determined to stop on shore for the night. Accordingly all the valuables were collected and taken ashore, where the crew remained for the night. They were fairly worn out with their exertions in trying to get the vessel off, and next morning it was intended to try once more. However, on arriving at the scene of the wreck it was found that she was removed, and that the Hawea had her in tow. Captain Renner then put off to the Hawea, where he was taken on board, as stated by Captain Wheeler. The Hannah Barratt is constructed of hardwood, and is about four years old. She is insured for £9OO in the Standard Insurance Company, and Captain Renner estimates his loss at £soo, as she is valued at £1300.—" N.Z. Times," Jan 13th.